Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology Scholarship 2026

The Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology Scholarship supports students undertaking the Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) at the Australian National University. The MAE is Australia’s Field Epidemiology Training Program and is designed as a 22-month full-time research degree that combines on-the-job training with academic study.

The programme focuses on applied epidemiology and public health practice, including infectious disease control, outbreak investigation, surveillance, epidemiological study design, and One Health-oriented work. Students are typically placed in government health departments, public health units, or research institutes, where they work on real public health challenges under field and academic supervision.

According to the referenced posting, a featured scholarship is available for students in Australian placements. It provides a tax-free full-time stipend, paid fortnightly over the duration of the scholarship. This makes it especially valuable for students preparing for careers in epidemiology, health protection, public health leadership, and communicable disease control.

Applicants are expected to have health-related qualifications and relevant experience. For admission to field placements in Australia, applicants must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents. The programme also includes completion of coursework units alongside the research and field training components.

This opportunity is most suitable for candidates seeking advanced practical training in epidemiology within Australia. Prospective applicants should check the Australian National University admissions and scholarship information for current application instructions, document requirements, and placement details.